Student Emergency Fund
The Student Emergency Fund helps students remain in college and maintain academic success by providing assistance and addressing individual student needs.
About the Student Emergency Fund
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Initially, the Student Emergency Fund was created in March 2020 to help El Camino students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, the fund continues to help students remain in school by providing:
- Laptops, books, or other educational items
- Emergency funds to cover unexpected expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
- Funds to cover lost jobs and significantly reduced wages
- Rent, transportation, and other living expenses
- Basic needs
Requirements:
- Emergency funds are generally awarded up to $500. However, each individual request is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Requires an ECC Faculty, Counselor, or Staff recommendation
- Requests should be directed to Andrea Sala, Foundation Executive Director
- Requests should include student name, student ID, student contact information for follow-up, and a brief description explaining the reason why the student is seeking emergency funds
Student Qualifications:
- Enrolled in at least 6 units
- Minimum 2.0 GPA